Romano-British Bronze Headstud-Type Brooch

Object Description

A Romano-British bronze large Headstud type brooch featuring a flat, rectangular-sectioned bow, arched into a D-shaped profile and terminating into a rounded foot. Towards the head, the bow presents a pronounced circular stud, characteristic of this brooch category. The flanged wings extend forward into a flat plate, marked by a central horizontal band with a decorative cavetto pattern. Attached to it, the integrally cast chain hoop remains intact. The piece presents an intact hinged mechanism; the pin itself is circular and narrows to a point, which rests within a triangular, undecorated catch plate.

Date: Circa 2nd century AD

Object History

From a Surrey gentleman’s collection (D.G.), purchased on the London Art market from ADA member, 1990s – onwards.

Object Condition

Fine condition. Signs of wear consistent with age; green patination on the surface. The original pin is intact and retains limited mobility.

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